Workday Hcm Contract Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW:

The Director,People Platformsis the strategicandhands onlead for HR systems in partnership with the Technology (TnT) team,serving as the organization's subject matter expert for Workday and ADP Workforce Now (WFN)and other People Platforms.Thisroleis responsible fortheday-to-dayadministration, optimization, andlong-termroadmap of HR technologywithout the support of a dedicated HRIS IT function.

The Director,People Platformswilllead system design and governance, build andmaintainintegrations and file feeds,manage systemsecurityand access, andtranslate business needs into scalable,orgwidesolutions.The role requirestechnicalproficiency, strong process orientation, and the ability to partner effectively with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external vendors.

This roleoperatesas a senior individual contributor withfunctional leadership responsibility for HRIS work delivered through People Operations support.

This is a hybrid role requiring regular in-person engagement. Applicants must live within a reasonable commutable distance to a Year Up United location in the Eastern or Central time zone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

HR Systems Strategy &Partnership

• Serve as theprimary PeopleOperationspartner to Technology(TnT) forWorkday (core HCM and functional modules as applicable) and ADP Workforce Now, ensuring system stability, data integrity, and alignment with organizational needs.

• Partner withTnTTo align HR systems architecture,integrationsand technicalstandardswith enterprise technology strategy.

• Develop andmaintainthe HRIS roadmapin collaboration withTnT, balancing immediate operational needs with longterm scalability and process improvement.

• TranslatePeople, Payroll, Finance and Compliancerequirements into system designandconfigurationin partnership withTnT.

Workday Administration & Functional Expertise

• Configure,maintain, and enhance Workday business processes, including end-to-end org-wide process flows (e.g.hire-to-retire, job changes, terminations).

• Build andmaintaincalculated fields, condition rules, validation logic, and reporting frameworks.

• Definesecurity groupsand Partner withTnTfor ongoing securityadministration.

• Lead Workday testing cycles, releases, and production deployments.

Integrations, File Management & Data Flow

• Design and define workforce integrations for HRIS systems.

• Partnerswith vendors to design, test, and deploy new integrations as organizational needs evolve.

• Ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and reconciliation across systems.

• Collaborate withTnTon integration design, architecture decisions, and troubleshooting to ensure secure and reliable data exchange across systems.

Payroll & Time System Partnership

• Serve as key Workday partner to ADP WFN, supporting data flow, payroll readiness, audits, and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance teams on system controls, reporting, and reconciliations.

Vendor &PartnerManagement

• Serve as the primary PeopleOperationsTeamlead in managingrelationships withHRIS-relatedvendors,in coordination withTnTand Procurement.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendorissueresolution, integrations, upgrades, and enhancement requests.

• Lead vendor governance activities such as service reviews, testing coordination, androadmapalignment.

• Partner with Procurement and Finance, as applicable, to support contract renewals, service quality, and cost optimization.

Functional Leadership & Enablement

• Provide functional leadership and day-to-day work direction to the People Operations Analyst in support of HRIS administration, testing, data quality, and reporting.

• Prioritize, assign,reviewandprovidetechnical guidanceon HRIS related work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to system standards.

• Act as the escalation pointand technical authority for HR systems questions withinPeople Operations.

• Build HRIS capacity within thePeople Operations teamthrough documentation, training, and knowledge transfer.

Data Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Establish HR data governance standards, documentation, and operating procedures.

• Build andmaintaindashboards, standard reports, and ad-hoc analytics to support decision making.

• Support audits, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation related topeoplesystems and data access.

Learning Community Member

• Serve as a mentor and coach for a small number of current students.

• Participate in weekly group sessionsand learningcommunity activities.

• Engage in staff meetings and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 7+ years of progressiveHRIS with deep,hands-onWorkdayexpertisein a complex organization.

• Demonstratedproficiencywith ADP Workforce Now, particularly payroll-related integrations and data management.

• Advanced experience designing and supporting integrations, file feeds, and data exchanges across HR platforms.

• Proven ability to independently administer HR systemswithout dedicated IT support.

• Strong experience managing Workday security groups, roles, and access controls.

• Expertise inend-to-end business process design and documentation.

• Willingness to embrace,understand and upskill Artificial Intelligence.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

SALARY RANGE:$115,000 - $145,000